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a grenade exploded on the roof drove the security officer from the building, he went back into fine stevens and smith. >>> when he got to sean smith he was dead he pulled him from the building he went back and with additional security forces but unable to locate a ambassador stevens before the fire overcame the building. >>> the battle shifted to an annex to other americans were killed apparently outnumbered and outgunned by their attackers. >>> at the remains of the ambassador stevens and three american scheduled to come home tomorrow. elizabeth cook cbs 5 >>> the a media camps outside of the southern california house where the film maker is believed to live there was movement inside the house but no one came to the door a government source says the man behind the foam has sparked the anti-american sentiment. and number of sources say he is the man who lives in the house. >>> we responded to this address it involved that individual's name >>> steve what morris as a heavy l.a. county sheriff's presence in the near abroad because of the media. >>> the film maker considers himself a coptic ch
a grenade exploded on the roof drove the security officer from the building, he went back into fine stevens and smith. >>> when he got to sean smith he was dead he pulled him from the building he went back and with additional security forces but unable to locate a ambassador stevens before the fire overcame the building. >>> the battle shifted to an annex to other americans were killed apparently outnumbered and outgunned by their attackers. >>> at the remains of the...
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my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> reporter: he's the sixth u.s. ambassador killed in the line of duty. also killed in the attack was sean smith, the father of two served for ten years as an information management officer for the state department. he was also well-known in the online gaming community. this morning a mystery surrounds the online firm that may have prompted the violent protest. cbs news hasn't been able to find any record of sam basil the person identified as the filmmaker. the name may be an ali as. steve kline was involved on the film. he said he has no regrets. >> i could not have done a better job than to point out how dangerous these people are. the blood is on their hands not mine. >> reporter: the film's actors released a joint statement. one identified as cindy said she confronted the filmmaker after seeing the clips on youtube. >> i said why did you do this to us? i said you put us out there. he said, you know, this isn't your fault. he said you tell the world that i did this. that i did this. he was tired of radical muslims
my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> reporter: he's the sixth u.s. ambassador killed in the line of duty. also killed in the attack was sean smith, the father of two served for ten years as an information management officer for the state department. he was also well-known in the online gaming community. this morning a mystery surrounds the online firm that may have prompted the violent protest. cbs news hasn't been able to find any record of sam basil the...
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chris stevens was recognized by all of them. they knew chris stevens. and they knew what he represented, the united states of america. so, those are memories that i will never forget and i hope that his family will appreciate the magnificent service that chris stevens provided to this nation. >> in his weekly address, president obama talked about the attack on an victims of the u.s. consulate of libya. then the republican response and the defense budget and proposed sequestration caught. -- cut its. >> this week in libya, we lost four of our fellow americans, glenn doherty, carolyn woods, sean smith and chris stevens were all killed on an outrageous attack in our post in benghazi. these americans represented the best of our country. glenn and tyrone had served in america's navy seal for many years before their continued service providing security for our diplomats. they died defending their fellow americans advancing the values that all was cold beer. -- but all of us hold dear. shawn also started his service in uniform, in the air force. he then spent
chris stevens was recognized by all of them. they knew chris stevens. and they knew what he represented, the united states of america. so, those are memories that i will never forget and i hope that his family will appreciate the magnificent service that chris stevens provided to this nation. >> in his weekly address, president obama talked about the attack on an victims of the u.s. consulate of libya. then the republican response and the defense budget and proposed sequestration caught....
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chris steven's aided the rebels. and he brought together different groups that would soon form libya's government. >> every where chris and his team went in libya, in a country scarred by war and tyranny they were hailed as friend and partners. >> reporter: after the civil war ended president obama asked stevens to be the next ambassador to tripoli. he made video to introduce himself to the people of libya. my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> reporter: he's the sixth u.s. ambassador killed in the line of and the first since 1979. also killed in the attack was sean smith, the father of two served for ten years as an information management officer for the state department. he was also well-known in the online gaming community. this morning a mystery surrounds the online firm that may have prompted the violent protest. cbs news hasn't been able to find any record of sam bacile, the person identified as the film make. the the name may be an alias. steve kline was involved on the film. he
chris steven's aided the rebels. and he brought together different groups that would soon form libya's government. >> every where chris and his team went in libya, in a country scarred by war and tyranny they were hailed as friend and partners. >> reporter: after the civil war ended president obama asked stevens to be the next ambassador to tripoli. he made video to introduce himself to the people of libya. my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >>...
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in dealing with them. >> reporter: friends of stevens are planning a memorial in honor of stevens. >>> more details are emerging about the man who made the inflammatory film. he's identified as nakoula basseley nakoula. currently on probation for bank fraud charges. he was also convicted in 2007 of drug chargings. he claims he is a cocktic christian but that church deflames the his work. as for the reaction like this protest in cairo on tuesday. clinton emphasized there is no justification for responding to the film with rage. and she condemned the violence in the strongest of terms. >>> the food and drug administration issued an alert of getting skin burns from skin cream. regular toys say too -- regulators say too much of that cream could lead to skin burns. but that it is rare. >>> a northern california man dies from west nile virus. >> ktvu investigates the recall of millions of the toilets. why some say the recall has as many problems as the toilet itself. >> the cost of amazon about to go up. the change happening this week that will increase prices online and the rush to buy big
in dealing with them. >> reporter: friends of stevens are planning a memorial in honor of stevens. >>> more details are emerging about the man who made the inflammatory film. he's identified as nakoula basseley nakoula. currently on probation for bank fraud charges. he was also convicted in 2007 of drug chargings. he claims he is a cocktic christian but that church deflames the his work. as for the reaction like this protest in cairo on tuesday. clinton emphasized there is no...
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chris stevens, i've heard wonderful things about. this is dangerous duty. particularly now, increasingly your life is not on the embassy circuit. you have to get out in the field in these countries which are like the wild west. people like chris stevens are regularly putting their lives at risk. >> richard haass, we'll see you in a few minutes on "morning joe." >>> we turn to cairo. nbc news chief foreign correspondent richard engel is there on the phone with the latest. what can you tell us this morning? >> reporter: there's been another attack as you've been discussing in wrem men as an angry mob tried to climb the fence, was throwing stones at the u.s. embassy in sanaa. they set tires on fire. they were raising posters again denouncing that formerly obscure internet movie, if you can describe it as that, that it was insulting to the prophet muhammad. it has moved to yet another country. yesterday there were small demonstrations in front of tunisia, other ones in the gaza strip. it hasn't been a massive international movement, but wherever there is weak s
chris stevens, i've heard wonderful things about. this is dangerous duty. particularly now, increasingly your life is not on the embassy circuit. you have to get out in the field in these countries which are like the wild west. people like chris stevens are regularly putting their lives at risk. >> richard haass, we'll see you in a few minutes on "morning joe." >>> we turn to cairo. nbc news chief foreign correspondent richard engel is there on the phone with the...
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> my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> he risked his life to stop a tyrant and gave his life trying to help build a better libya. >> reporter: john mccain was with the ambassador when libya celebrated the first free elections. >> chris stevens was one of the finest men i've known in my life. >> reporter: today on the streets of benghazi, the libyan people grieved for a friend. one sign saying, sorry people of america. >> it's especially tragic he skied in benghazi. it's a city he helped to save. >> reporter: three other americans died with the ambassador including sean smith in libya on a brief assignment. >> he was a father to two young children, samantha and nathan. they will grow up being proud of the service their father gave to our country. >> reporter: two others still unnamed americans died as well. diplomats who gave their lives representing the united states of america. >> all over the world, every day, america's diplomats and development experts risk their lives, because they believe that
> my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> he risked his life to stop a tyrant and gave his life trying to help build a better libya. >> reporter: john mccain was with the ambassador when libya celebrated the first free elections. >> chris stevens was one of the finest men i've known in my life. >> reporter: today on the streets of benghazi, the libyan people grieved for a friend. one sign saying, sorry people of america. >> it's...
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chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that's the message these four patriotsent. that's the message that each of you sends every day. civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world. that america is a friend. and that we care not just about our own country, about our own interests, but about theirs. that even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will never retreat from the world. we will never stop working for the dignity and freedom that every person deserves, whatever their creed. whatever their faith. that's the essence of american leadership. that's the spirit that sets us apart from other nations. this was their work in benghazi. this is the work we will carry on. to you, their families and colleagues, to all americans, know this. their sacrifice will never be forgotten. we will bring to justice those who took them from us. we will stand fast against the violence on our diplomatic missions. we will continue to do everythin
chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that's the message these four patriotsent. that's the message that each of you sends every day. civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world. that america is a friend. and that we care not just about our own country, about our own interests, but about theirs. that even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will never retreat...
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the president and secoretary of state. >> my name is chris stevens. >> reporter: chris stevens was so proud having given libya back to its people. so many there letting america now know they are against the attacks. chris stevens was a friend to them, and today, the president vowing that thousands of others like chris will continue his mission. >> we will never stop working for the dignity and freedom that every person deserves. whatever their creed. whatever their faith. >> reporter: and so we choose the brave men and women who continue their work tonight all over the world. thank you for watching. we're always online at a b abcnews.c abcnews.com. the season premiere of "20/20," 10:00 p.m. eastern. i'll see you this weekend. diane back on monday. good night.
the president and secoretary of state. >> my name is chris stevens. >> reporter: chris stevens was so proud having given libya back to its people. so many there letting america now know they are against the attacks. chris stevens was a friend to them, and today, the president vowing that thousands of others like chris will continue his mission. >> we will never stop working for the dignity and freedom that every person deserves. whatever their creed. whatever their faith....
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ambassador chris stevens. a state department information officer sean smith also died. u.s. officials believe the fire bombing of the u.s. consulate was a targeted terrorist attack planned for september 11th and not part of a spontaneous protest like another at the u.s. embassy in egypt where, again in cairo, there was rioting in the street. all over an obscure anti-islam video produced by a california film maker and posted on youtube. president obama condemned at tax and then went to the state department to mourn with employees there. hillary clinton said the libyan government was not involved. >> this was an attack by a small and savage group, not the people or government of libya. >> the united states condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack. we are working with the government of libya to secure our diplomats. i've also directed my administration to increase our security at diplomatic posts around the world. >> reporter: sean smith was an air force veteran and the married father two of young children. two other americans have not been identified
ambassador chris stevens. a state department information officer sean smith also died. u.s. officials believe the fire bombing of the u.s. consulate was a targeted terrorist attack planned for september 11th and not part of a spontaneous protest like another at the u.s. embassy in egypt where, again in cairo, there was rioting in the street. all over an obscure anti-islam video produced by a california film maker and posted on youtube. president obama condemned at tax and then went to the state...
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in dealing with them. >> reporter: friends of stevens are planning a memorial in honor of stevens. >>> more details are emerging about the man who made the inflammatory film. he's identified as nakoula basseley nakoula. currently on probation for bank fraud charges. he was also convicted in 2007 of drug chargings. he claims he is a cocktic christian but that church deflames the his work. as for the reaction like this protest in cairo on tuesday. clinton emphasized there is no justification for responding to the film with rage. and she condemned the violence in the strongest of terms. >>> the food and drug administration issued an alert of getting skin burns from skin cream. regular toys say too -- regulators say too much of that cream could lead to skin burns. but that it is rare. >>> a northern california man dies from west nile virus. >> ktvu investigates the recall of millions of the toilets. why some say the recall has as many problems as the toilet [ female announcer ] this is the story of sam, who made an unexpected arrival. [ woman ] he was 4 months early, weighing 1 pound, 12
in dealing with them. >> reporter: friends of stevens are planning a memorial in honor of stevens. >>> more details are emerging about the man who made the inflammatory film. he's identified as nakoula basseley nakoula. currently on probation for bank fraud charges. he was also convicted in 2007 of drug chargings. he claims he is a cocktic christian but that church deflames the his work. as for the reaction like this protest in cairo on tuesday. clinton emphasized there is no...
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. >> my name is chris stevens and i am the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> by the time he took over this year as u.s. ambassador to libya, friends and colleagues said he had already risked his life to support the libyan uprising. >> a dramatic mission, at the beginning of the revolution. >> at a press conference, the director of the libyan emergency task force stepped up and talked up his bravery. >> he was there. he was one of the first people to travel to ban gauzy -- to benghazi. >> i am heartbroken heartbroken. this is a man who came to rescue the libyans. >> a second victim, a foreign service information manager, sean smith leaves behind a wife and two children. >> they gave their lives in service to the country and to the resolution of conflicts. >> on tuesday, sean smith sent a message to an online gaming colleagues that they were under attack, making a joke that they may not be alive. others not yet identified by the state department or also killed. across from the white house there will be a vigil to honor their memory. repor
. >> my name is chris stevens and i am the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> by the time he took over this year as u.s. ambassador to libya, friends and colleagues said he had already risked his life to support the libyan uprising. >> a dramatic mission, at the beginning of the revolution. >> at a press conference, the director of the libyan emergency task force stepped up and talked up his bravery. >> he was there. he was one of the first people to travel to ban...
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ambassador chris stevens. their caskets met by their grieving families, the president and secretary of state clinton. the first time in more than 30 years a u.s. ambassador has been killed by violence. we'll have more on what the president and the secretary of state said to the families and to the nation in just a moment. but first, we're going to get back to the latest on those afghanistan attacks we're learning of. abc's senior foreign affairs correspondent, martha raddatz in washington tonight. martha, what do we know? >> reporter: this is what we know right now. it was a big attack on camp bastion in southern afghanistan. this is a base divided between a british side and an american side, and it was a complex attack involving many militants. as you said, two marines killed, three or four wounded and two harrier aircraft damaged. the attack was carried out with rockets and small arms fire. it is apparently coming under control now, though, david. >> and martha, as we said at the top of the broadcast, we don
ambassador chris stevens. their caskets met by their grieving families, the president and secretary of state clinton. the first time in more than 30 years a u.s. ambassador has been killed by violence. we'll have more on what the president and the secretary of state said to the families and to the nation in just a moment. but first, we're going to get back to the latest on those afghanistan attacks we're learning of. abc's senior foreign affairs correspondent, martha raddatz in washington...
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ambassador to libya. >> pelley: stevens was 52. he first went to the middle east as a young volunteer with the peace corps. >> i worked as an english teacher in the a town in the high atlas mountains in morocco for two years and quickly grew to love this part of the world. since joining the tporpbg service i've spent almost my entire career in the middle east and north africa. >> pelley: in the early days of libya's revolution, stevens arrived in benghazi by cargo ship to meet with the rebels who would overthrow moammar qaddafi. secretary of state clinton said that he risked his life to stop a tyrant then gave his life to build a better libya. also killed was sean smith, an air force veteran. he spent ten years in the state department as an information management officer. he served all over the world and was in libya on temporary assignment. the state department won't say who the two other victims are until their families have been notified. that internet film that ridicules the muslim faith also touched off a protest at the u.s. e
ambassador to libya. >> pelley: stevens was 52. he first went to the middle east as a young volunteer with the peace corps. >> i worked as an english teacher in the a town in the high atlas mountains in morocco for two years and quickly grew to love this part of the world. since joining the tporpbg service i've spent almost my entire career in the middle east and north africa. >> pelley: in the early days of libya's revolution, stevens arrived in benghazi by cargo ship to meet...
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he first heard that ambassador stevens was unaccounted for and then later this morning told that stevens had actually been killed. the first u.s. ambassador to be killed by terrorists since 1979, one of only six in u.s. history. the president put out a statement earlier this morning, condemning the attacks and saying, "on a personal note, chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the united states. throughout the libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the libyan people at our mission in benghazi." he'll say more in that statement in the rose garden shortly. and we also expect that he will address the security situation, not just for state department officials in libya but at missions and for diplomats all around the world. we do know he'll be joined by secretary of state hillary clinton at that event in the rose garden as well. he's set to hit the campaign trail later today, charlie and nora, heading to nevada and then to colorado. >> thank you, nancy. we'll get back to you as well. >>> we're going to head to david martin at the pentagon. how is the u.s. mil
he first heard that ambassador stevens was unaccounted for and then later this morning told that stevens had actually been killed. the first u.s. ambassador to be killed by terrorists since 1979, one of only six in u.s. history. the president put out a statement earlier this morning, condemning the attacks and saying, "on a personal note, chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the united states. throughout the libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the...
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it said, chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that is the message these four patriots since. that is the message each of you ds every day, civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world. america is a friend who cares not just about our own country, not just about our own interests, about there is. even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide, the united states of america will never retreat from the world. we will never stop working for the dignity and freedom that everyone deserves, whatever their creed, whatever their faith. that is the essence of american leadership. that is the freedom the best spirit that sets us apart. this was the work in benghazi and this is the work we will carry on. to you, their families and colleagues, to all americans, know this. their sacrifice will never be forgotten. we will bring to justice those who took them from us. we will stand fast against violence on our diplomatic missions. we will continue to do everything in our power to protect americans serving overseas, whether
it said, chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that is the message these four patriots since. that is the message each of you ds every day, civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world. america is a friend who cares not just about our own country, not just about our own interests, about there is. even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide, the united states of america will never retreat from the world. we will never stop working for...
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it said, chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that's the message these four patriots sent. that's the message that each of you sends every day. civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world. that america is a friend and that we care not just about our own country, not just about our own interests, but about theirs. that even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will never retreat from the world. we will never stop working for the dignity and freedom that every person deserves. whatever their creed, whatever their faith. that's the essence of american leadership. that's the spirit that sets us apart from other nations. this was their work in benghazi, and this is the work we will carry on. to you, their families and colleagues, to all americans, know this. their sacrifice will never be forgotten. we will fwroing justice those who took them us. we will stand fast against the violence on our diplomatic missions. we will continue to do e
it said, chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that's the message these four patriots sent. that's the message that each of you sends every day. civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world. that america is a friend and that we care not just about our own country, not just about our own interests, but about theirs. that even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america...
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a personal look at the life of chris stevens. in america today we're running out of a vital resource we need to compete on the global stage. what we need are people prepared for the careers of our new economy. by 2025 we could have 20 million jobs without enough college graduates to fill them. that's why at devry university, we're teaming up with companies like cisco to help make sure everyone's ready with the know how we need for a new tomorrow. [ male announcer ] make sure america's ready. make sure you're ready. at devry.edu/knowhow. ♪ wthe future of our medicare andr electiosocial security. for... man 1: i want facts. straight talk. tell me your plan... and what it means for me. woman 2: i'm tired of the negative ads and political spin. that won't help me decide. man 2: i earned my medicare and social security. and i deserve some answers. anncr: where do the candidates stand on issues that... affect seniors today and in the future? find out with the aarp voters' guide at earnedasay.org >>> the administration was wrong to st
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this program about the attack in libya that killed four americans, including ambassador christopher stevens and two former navy s.e.a.l.s. they died heroes, we have known that, but until tonight we had no idea of just how far beyond the call of duty these two men went. again, you will be learning this right now for the very first time only on "360." new reporting as well on why the assault on the night of september 11th was so deadly to ambassador stevens and computer technician sean smith even though they were holed up inside of what was supposed to be a fortified part of the consulate compound. the attackers doused the building's exterior with diesel fuel, killing smith and stevens with dense toxic smoke. and there's yet more we're learning about the attack tonight as well as other late developments out of benghazi. a large pro-democracy march on the headquarters of an extremist islamic group in benghazi. first, the breaking news about how the two former s.e.a.l.s perished and how far they went to save other american lives. joining us now to flesh out her exclusive reporting, cnn contribu
this program about the attack in libya that killed four americans, including ambassador christopher stevens and two former navy s.e.a.l.s. they died heroes, we have known that, but until tonight we had no idea of just how far beyond the call of duty these two men went. again, you will be learning this right now for the very first time only on "360." new reporting as well on why the assault on the night of september 11th was so deadly to ambassador stevens and computer technician sean...
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the main residence and this is where ambassador chris stevens died, is a house. in this house, there is a suite that is a bedroom where we're told he was staying. a small bathroom, another room that could have been a living room. there's only one way into this suite and that is through a doorway that had a metal door placed in it with bars. that was closed when we arrived. every single window had bars on it as well. this is what was being called the quote unquote safe room, but it's really not a safe room. it's not a fortified bunker. fortified bunkers would prevent something like smoke inhalation from taking place. they would have thick walls that would be bulletproof, potentially being able to provide against an assault. there would be basic provisions and most importantly, some sort of emergency communication, so this compound did not have a safe room or a safe house on it. >> arwa damon, thank you very much, reporting from benghazi and you may have heard arwa early in our program say that the libyans have said they are not able to secure or provide security f
the main residence and this is where ambassador chris stevens died, is a house. in this house, there is a suite that is a bedroom where we're told he was staying. a small bathroom, another room that could have been a living room. there's only one way into this suite and that is through a doorway that had a metal door placed in it with bars. that was closed when we arrived. every single window had bars on it as well. this is what was being called the quote unquote safe room, but it's really not...
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ambassador stevens was well known here. benghazi was where he helped the rebels overthrow muammar qadadffi. anna ajalali, and amna el gerhiani who both live next door in this residential neighborhood said they were sorry. >> we want to pass one thing to the americans and to the whole world that what happened here is not representing the libyans, and especially not representing our islam. we're not like that. >> we feel shame to be honest with you. we feel shame for what happened. i mean, we wish we cooled-- >> for what happened to the u.s. > we could have saved him. they were here to help us and they helped us and they were helping us, and we really need this help. >> pelley: charlie, we're told the consulate was a temporary facility, really just a house in a neighborhood. how was it defended? >> reporter: well, scott, it's not what you would call a heavily fortified compound. it's barely a fortified compound. there are metal gates on three sides of it and there are barbed wire on top of cement walls. one thing, we didn't r
ambassador stevens was well known here. benghazi was where he helped the rebels overthrow muammar qadadffi. anna ajalali, and amna el gerhiani who both live next door in this residential neighborhood said they were sorry. >> we want to pass one thing to the americans and to the whole world that what happened here is not representing the libyans, and especially not representing our islam. we're not like that. >> we feel shame to be honest with you. we feel shame for what happened. i...
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i was honored to know ambassador chris stevens. i want to thank his parents and siblings who are here today for sharing chris with us and with our country. what a wonderful gift you gave us. over his distinguished career in the foreign service, chris won friends for the united states in far flung places. he made those people's hopes his own. during the revolution in libya, he risked his life to help protect the libyan people from a tyrant. and he gave his life helping them build a better country. people love to work with chris. and as he rose through the ranks, they loved to work for chris. he was known not only for his courage, but for his smile. goofy, but contagious. for his sense of fun and that california cool. in the days since the attack, so many libyans including the ambassador from libya to the united states who is with us today, have expressed their sorrow and solidarity. one young woman, her head covered and her eyes haunted with sadness held up a handwritten sign that said, thugs and killers don't represent benghazi nor
i was honored to know ambassador chris stevens. i want to thank his parents and siblings who are here today for sharing chris with us and with our country. what a wonderful gift you gave us. over his distinguished career in the foreign service, chris won friends for the united states in far flung places. he made those people's hopes his own. during the revolution in libya, he risked his life to help protect the libyan people from a tyrant. and he gave his life helping them build a better...
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she was a close personal friend of ambassador stevens. robin, such a sad day for all of us, especially for someone like you who knew him for 20 years. listen to the secretary of state at the memorial service today. >> people loved to work with chris. and as he rose through the ranks, they loved to work for chris. he was known not only for his courage but for his smile, goofy but contagious, for his sense of fun and that california cool. >> you knew him for about 20 years. you were at his swearing in ceremony when he became the ambassador. talk a little bit about how this has impacted you. i know even last week you were in touch with him about an upcoming trip to libya. >> chris was an extraordinary man, craving for curiosity about this part of the world, was willing to go anywhere. this was his third tour in libya. he'd also served in syria, the palestinian territories and in saudi arabia. he was willing to take on these tough assignments over and over and over again, yet he did have this kind of goofy sense of humor and he always made me
she was a close personal friend of ambassador stevens. robin, such a sad day for all of us, especially for someone like you who knew him for 20 years. listen to the secretary of state at the memorial service today. >> people loved to work with chris. and as he rose through the ranks, they loved to work for chris. he was known not only for his courage but for his smile, goofy but contagious, for his sense of fun and that california cool. >> you knew him for about 20 years. you were...
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joining me on the phone is ambassador stevens' stepfather. i am so sorry for your loss and please extend our condolences to your entire family. what do you want people to know about your stepson? >> well, i think what you learn today, it tells me what his legacy was at the anderson air force base when the caskets were brought back, 800 members of the state department were there and the president for the first time he spoke at one of these ceremonial dignified transfers and secretary clinton spoke and they all expressed the understanding that chris's commitment to libya and to the country has left a legacy that will live after him. so this is what i'd like people to know, that he was beloved by his colleagues in the state department and from the people of libya. the libya ambassador came and spoke to us, came and spoke to us, and so did barack obama, was very kind. and all of this was representing the feeling of the government toward this wonderful son of ours. and i think it speaks for itself. >> he probably could have had a cushy posting, he
joining me on the phone is ambassador stevens' stepfather. i am so sorry for your loss and please extend our condolences to your entire family. what do you want people to know about your stepson? >> well, i think what you learn today, it tells me what his legacy was at the anderson air force base when the caskets were brought back, 800 members of the state department were there and the president for the first time he spoke at one of these ceremonial dignified transfers and secretary...
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ambassador chris stevens is not even buried yet. he has a grieving widow, a grieving family, and the other three persons who lost their lives, two of them haven't even been identified. one has. and to start making partisan play out of this tragedy, at this point, is insensitive. >> going forward, and as you say, it is a delicate moment, what needs to be done under either president in terms of outreach to the muslim world? i mean, it's -- there is an understandable tension here in the foreign policy, where people look at things like this, and they look at these mobs that gather for a youtube video, and they say, how is it our job to placate that? but on the other hand, the commander in chief needs to worry about the diplomats and the troops and the americans out in the field. how do you navigate that tension? >> well, the reality is is that there were libyans who were helping to fight and defend the consulate. i mean, i've been to libya since the liberation, and the group -- the allegation i was with was very well received. i mean, t
ambassador chris stevens is not even buried yet. he has a grieving widow, a grieving family, and the other three persons who lost their lives, two of them haven't even been identified. one has. and to start making partisan play out of this tragedy, at this point, is insensitive. >> going forward, and as you say, it is a delicate moment, what needs to be done under either president in terms of outreach to the muslim world? i mean, it's -- there is an understandable tension here in the...
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here they are ambassador chris stevens, tyrone woods, sean smith and glen doherty. doherty was working as a diplomatic security officer. here's what his father said. >> i thought he was lucky to survive the four times he has already been over there. put he just laughed at me and said, dad, you're too cautious. >> he's a hero. he was my hero. >> tyrone woods was also a former navy s.e.a.l. and retired two years ago after 20 years of service. here's his ex-wife. >> if you ever wanted anybody to protect you and feel safe, that's your man. i have the highest respect of what he did. he loved what he did. >> sean smith enlisted in the air force when he was just 17. he earned the medal before leaving to work on the civilian side and serving in missions from baghdad to benghazi he leaves behind a wife and two children. chris stevens spent most of the time in his middle east and was instrumental in building relationships with libyan rebel leaders against moammar gadhafi. we'll talk with a friend of stevens to learn more about him and his dedication. >>> u.s. reacting to the
here they are ambassador chris stevens, tyrone woods, sean smith and glen doherty. doherty was working as a diplomatic security officer. here's what his father said. >> i thought he was lucky to survive the four times he has already been over there. put he just laughed at me and said, dad, you're too cautious. >> he's a hero. he was my hero. >> tyrone woods was also a former navy s.e.a.l. and retired two years ago after 20 years of service. here's his ex-wife. >> if you...
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particular chris stevens. a state department information officer, sean smith, also died. u.s. officials believe the fire bombing was i a targeted terrorist attack planned for september 11th and not part of a spontaneous protest like the others at the u.s. embassy in egypt where again in cairo there is rioting on the street all over an obscure anti-islam video produce bid a california film maker and posted on youtube. president obama has condemned the attacks and secretary of state hillary clinton said the libyan government was not involved. libya's ambassador spoke out strongly as well. >> this incident is tragic. ments a tragedy. we condemn it. we will do everything possible to protect the american people. the international community has been working in our country. >> reporter: ambassador chris stevens lived in chevy chase what he was not on assignment overseas. sean smith was an air force veteran and the married father of two young children. now, two other americans killed have not yet been identified by the state department. security has been increased at u.s. embassies an
particular chris stevens. a state department information officer, sean smith, also died. u.s. officials believe the fire bombing was i a targeted terrorist attack planned for september 11th and not part of a spontaneous protest like the others at the u.s. embassy in egypt where again in cairo there is rioting on the street all over an obscure anti-islam video produce bid a california film maker and posted on youtube. president obama has condemned the attacks and secretary of state hillary...